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7 LAR

1996 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

51,295 mi
Last recorded51,295 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Civic89,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 LAR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 51,295 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 50,575 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 49,737 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 48,615 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 47,314 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 45,520 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 45,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 43,447 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 40,395 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 36,885 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 32,994 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 29,071 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 29,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 25,134 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 19,840 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 15,814 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 11,814 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 7,998 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 7,690 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 7,436 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 6,820 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 6,676 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 6,437 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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7 LAR is a 1996 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1996 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 89,479 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 7 LAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 7 LAR registered?

7 LAR is a 1996 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is 7 LAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 LAR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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